Kaapzicht, "1947", Chenin Blanc, 2025

Super complex and spicy Chenin Blanc from Stellenbosch

• 100% Chenin Blanc
• pH: 3.72
• Aged 10 months (28% new oak, 50% second-fill, and 22% amphora)
• Tim Atkin | 95/100 Pts
• Neal Martin | 93 points pts

STORY BEHIND THE WINE

Kaapzicht is a historic, family-owned winery in Stellenbosch’s Bottelary Hills, where the Steytler family has farmed for four generations since 1946. Meaning “Cape View,” the estate enjoys spectacular views towards Table Mountain and benefits from old, weathered granite soils and cooling sea breezes. Kaapzicht is particularly renowned for its expressive Chenin Blanc, Pinotage and Cape-style red blends.

Crafted from South Africa’s second-oldest registered Chenin Blanc block - a 1.1-hectare treasure planted in 1947 by Danie Jnr’s great-grandfather - this low-intervention white is a masterclass in heritage winemaking. Hand-picked and gently whole-bunch pressed, the juice ferments spontaneously with wild yeasts in 500L French oak barrels and 600L ceramic amphorae. After 10 months of aging (28% new oak, 50% second-fill, and 22% amphora), it is bottled unfiltered and unfined, capturing raw old-vine purity, layered texture, and an undeniable sense of place.